Fluffy No-Yeast Buttermilk Doughnuts with Cinnamon Sugar

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2/3 cup buttermilk (cold)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted, for brushing)
• Canola or vegetable oil (for frying, about 2 inches deep)

Method

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula just until a shaggy dough forms—do not overmix.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a 3/4-inch thick rectangle. Dust with flour if sticky.
5. Using a doughnut cutter (or two round cutters), cut out as many doughnuts as possible. Reroll scraps as needed.
6. Pour oil into a heavy-bottomed pot to a depth of about 2 inches. Heat to 350°F (175°C).
7. Fry doughnuts in batches, about 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a wire rack set over paper towels.
8. While still warm, brush each doughnut with melted butter, then toss in cinnamon sugar to coat evenly.
9. Serve warm and enjoy!